Why Conveyor Covers Matter: Protecting Your Materials and Equipment

Conveyor covers—also known as conveyor hoods or belt conveyor enclosures—play a critical role in bulk material handling systems. Whether you're moving frac sand, salt, aggregate, or other materials, installing galvanized steel conveyor covers helps you increase operational efficiency, minimize downtime, and maintain a safer work environment.

What Are Conveyor Covers?

Conveyor covers are protective enclosures installed over the top of conveyor belts. They shield both the material and the equipment from harsh weather conditions, wind, and debris. At Iron City Supply, we exclusively offer galvanized steel conveyor covers designed for long-lasting performance in rugged environments.

Key Benefits of Conveyor Covers

1. Weather Protection

Rain, snow, and UV exposure can damage both the conveyor belt and the materials being transported. Covers keep materials dry and help prevent belt slippage caused by moisture.

2. Dust Control and Environmental Compliance

Conveyor covers help reduce airborne dust, making it easier to meet local environmental regulations and improve air quality around your site.

3. Reduced Material Loss

Wind and spillage are common causes of material loss. Enclosing the conveyor with covers keeps your material where it belongs—on the belt.

4. Equipment Protection

By shielding conveyor components from the elements, covers help reduce maintenance frequency, extend the lifespan of belts, rollers, and motors, and lower your overall operating costs.

5. Improved Safety

Covered conveyors create a safer worksite by reducing the risk of falling materials and exposure to moving parts, especially in elevated systems or harsh outdoor conditions.

Applications for Conveyor Hoods

Conveyor hoods are widely used in mining, aggregate, frac sand, recycling, and industrial processing industries. They're particularly valuable for overland conveyors, radial stackers, and transfer conveyors where exposure to weather and dust is highest.

Why Galvanized Steel?

Galvanized steel offers superior corrosion resistance compared to other materials. It’s tough, long-lasting, and perfect for outdoor or high-moisture environments. Our galvanized covers are easy to install and available in sizes to fit 24" to 54" wide conveyor belts.

Protect Your Investment

Adding conveyor covers to your system is a small upgrade that can deliver big returns in uptime, safety, and product loss prevention. If you're looking for an affordable way to improve the performance of your material handling operation, galvanized conveyor hoods are a smart investment.

Contact us at 814-701-2111 or email sales@ironcitysupply.com to request a quote or get help choosing the right covers for your conveyor system. Click here to shop Iron City Supply's galvanized conveyor covers now.